You remember “The Girl Who…” series. You know, first she had a dragon tattoo, then she played with fire, and finally kicked the hornet’s nest. It was a great series, if a tad on the violent side. When I read the books, I knew that the author, Stieg Larrson, was already dead. But, like a […]
Whether you’re looking for a thriller to warm you up on a cold night, a sultry winter romance, or simply a holiday themed read, we’ve got you covered! Visit our second floor display for the best holiday and winter fiction picks. “What in the world would we do without our libraries?” – Katherine Hepburn
Have no fear, our December displays are here! Looking for holiday meal ideas, or not sure how to spice up your holiday baking routine? Take a peek at our second floor displays on Holiday Cooking and Holiday Baking for some great ideas! We have a wonderful collection of cozy recipes to suit everyone’s needs.
Make 2017 your year! Do you always have a New Year’s resolution – or maybe multiple resolutions – that never seems to manifest? Does your determination and drive dwindle around February or March? Not this year! Visit our second floor display to find some resources about how to plan your 2017 New Year’s resolution, set […]
This holiday season, the Wellesley Free Library staff is excited to share with you our favorite books, movies, and TV shows, on display on the second floor. See what we recommend, either as personal reading or potential gifts for family, friends, and loved ones. And remember: you can always stop by the reference desk for […]
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association, is hosting Computer Science Education week from December 5th through December 11th! The goal is to encourage everyone to learn to code, no matter whooooo you are! At the Wellesley Free Library, learn to program our NAO robots, Lava and Sky, […]
On a non-fiction kick? Check out some new titles at the library, hot off the presses! The Unnatural World: The Race to Remake Civilization in Earth’s Newest Age by David Biello Renowned environmental journalist, Biello brings us a timely guidebook to becoming better stewards of our planet. According to Biello, if humankind can launch a […]
It seems, these days, that there are an overwhelming amount of options available to us at any given moment. From where to eat and which book to read next, to larger decisions like which job to take or city to relocate to, we are inundated with choices. Luckily, trusted experts are here to help! Take […]
We love Massachusetts! Whether you’ve lived here your whole life or are a recent transplant, the Bay State has a place for everyone. Our second floor display features the best of Massachusetts authors, from Elinor Lipman and Ben Coes to Jennifer Haigh and Junot Diaz. Pick out a great read for the holiday season!
Pandora’s Star by Peter F. Hamilton I just finished Peter F. Hamilton’s latest book A night without stars: a novel of the Commonwealth and I must admit he is one of my favorite authors. The thing is, there is so much background information provided by previous books that A night without stars: a novel of […]
Do you like Young Adult novels? How about traveling back in time, revisiting the past, and learning about an historical era? Check out the High School Room to see our favorite Young Adult Historical Fiction books, and see the past through the eyes of a teen, just like you! Some of our favorite titles are: […]
Sometimes it’s tough making it through the holiday season. Stress and expectations are high, patience is low, and your to-do list is growing exponentially. As the holidays loom closer, take some time to visit our Spiritual Pathways display on the second floor for materials about how to live with more gratitude, happiness, and love. Explore […]
Bob Dylan recently made global news after being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. His career spanning more than five decades, Dylan has penned award-winning music (exploring genres ranging from blues and jazz to rockabilly and folk), six books, and is also an artist and painter. Now, having still remained silent regarding his recent Nobel […]
The Fleet at Flood Tide: America at Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945 by James D. Hornfischer The extraordinary story of the World War II air, land, and sea campaign that brought the U.S. Navy to the apex of its strength and marked the rise of the United States as a global superpower. One of […]
It’s that time of year again: the holidays are quickly approaching! Is it your turn to host this year? Have no fear! We’ve compiled our best holiday cookbooks, party guides, and idea books just for you. Visit our second floor display for inspiration on how to make this year’s holiday season the best yet. Fun […]
New books come in everyday, and we just got a batch of new non-fiction! Check out some of the titles below: No More Work: Why Full Employment is a Bad Idea by James Livingston It seems that the American Dream may not be entirely realistic anymore. James Livingston explores the role of a “job” in […]
Iron Dawn: The Monitor, the Merrimack, and the Civil War Sea Battle That Changed History by Richard Snow The thrilling story of the naval battle that not only changed the Civil War but the future of all sea power. The Confederacy, with no fleet of its own, built an iron fort containing ten heavy guns […]
November is upon us and the weather is turning! Stay entertained by visiting our first floor displays: A Cornucopia of Mysteries for fall-themed page-turners [by the Information Desk] and A Cornucopia of Historical Fiction for the best historical films [in the Media Room]. As the thermometers keep dropping, our displays are sure to keep you […]
These days, with relatively easy global travel at our fingertips, we tend to take flight for granted. This month, Aviation History Month, learn how humanity conquered the skies. Explore how the Wright brothers discovered their passion for flight, how Charles Lindbergh found his love for flying, or how Amelia Earhart became the first female pilot. […]
With the election looming, learn more about the office of the Presidency by visiting our second floor display exploring the history of the office, it’s development, makeup, and importance. Check out items that investigate how the Presidency really works and how it affects all of the American people. And remember: every vote counts! Visit the […]
Waiting for Contact: The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence by Lawrence Squeri Imagine a network of extraterrestrials in radio contact with each other across the universe, superior beings who hail from advanced civilizations quadrillions of miles away, just waiting for Earth to tune in. Some people believe it’s only a matter of time before we discover […]
The leaves are changing: fall is among us! New England is notorious for its autumn beauty, so take a local road trip. Head up to our second floor to see our display featuring the best New England travel and road trip guides. We have everything from the best bed and breakfasts to the best haunted […]
Stress and anger getting you down lately? Perhaps the political climate, flu season, and the latest traffic jam are all converging just to tick you off. Maybe a family member is going through a particularly rough time, and you want to reach out. Visit our second floor display featuring the best books about how to […]
God’s Armies: Crusade and Jihad: Origins, History, Aftermath by Malcolm Lambert Crusade and jihad are often reckoned to have represented two sides of the same coin: each resonated on the opposing sides in the holy wars of the Middle Ages and each has been invoked during the war on terror. A chronicle of the Christian […]
Do you love Unbeatable Squirrel Girl?! Illustrator Erica Henderson will be joining Margaret Stohl, co-author of Beautiful Creatures, here at the Wellesley Free Library tomorrow night, October 19th, at 7 PM! Be sure to bring your copies of the books to be signed.
Every year, October reminds us about how important it is to have a breast cancer detection plan, and to encourage ourselves and others to remain aware. One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and it is the second leading cause of death among women. Although […]
Meet the Executive Director Finalists Public Reception October 20th, 2016 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Warren Building, Children’s Room 90 Washington Street The two finalists for the position of Executive Director will be available to meet the public and answer questions during a moderated forum. Questions can be submitted in advance to Edsearch@wellesleyma.gov or can be […]
The General vs. the President: MacArthur and Truman at the Brink of Nuclear War by H. W. Brands From master storyteller and historian H. W. Brands comes the riveting story of how President Harry Truman and General Douglas MacArthur squared off to decide America’s future in the aftermath of World War II. At the height […]
It’s officially October and time to break out the scary movies! To get ready for All Hallows’ Eve, visit our media display in the Media Room on the first floor. Pick up a classic horror film, something to get your heart racing, or simply a movie to get you in the Halloween spirit! Popcorn is […]
American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes, and Trial of Patty Hearst by Jeffrey Toobin From “New Yorker” staff writer and bestselling author of “The Nine “and “The Run of His Life: The People v. O. J. Simpson,” the definitive account of the kidnapping and trial that defined an insane era in American […]
Robert J. Hinchliffe is turning 94 this month! As longtime treasurer of the Centennial Fund, Mr. Hinchliffe has been invaluable to the success of the Wellesley Free Library. A veteran of WWII, we have been able to curate such an extensive and wide-reaching military collection in his honor, encompassing anything involving military history: from the […]
Do you love antiquing or collecting? Do you find the pull of old, well-loved items irresistible? Visit our Antiques & Collectibles display on the second floor for materials relating to the craft of collecting, how to become a collector, or simply how to search for that diamond in the ruff. Already have an extensive collection? […]
Created in 1998, Teen Read Week is a Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) initiative to encourage reading and library usage among teens. Teen Read Week is held annually in October, and this year we have a multi-lingual “Read for Fun!” theme designed to highlight all of the library services offered to “22% of the […]
Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and the Making of Winston Churchill by Candice Millard From New York Times bestselling author of Destiny of the Republic and The River of Doubt, a thrilling narrative of Winston Churchill’s extraordinary and little-known exploits during the Boer War. At age twenty-four, Winston Churchill was […]
American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750-1804 by Alan Taylor The American Revolution is often portrayed as a high-minded, orderly event whose capstone, the Constitution, provided the ideal framework for a democratic, prosperous nation. Alan Taylor, two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, gives us a different creation story in this magisterial history of the nation’s founding. […]
The co-author of the #1 best-selling book Beautiful Creatures and author of the Marvel YA series Black Widow will be visiting the Wellesley Free Library on October 19th at 7:00 PM! Before writing her first novel, Stohl was a veteran of the video-game industry and a cofounder of 7 Studios. She has previously been nominated for Most Innovative […]
Defying the Nazis: the Sharps’ War by Artemis Joukowsky; with a foreword by Ken Burns. The official companion to the Ken Burns film premiering September 20, 2016, on PBS tells the little-known story of the Sharps, an otherwise ordinary couple whose faith and commitment to social justice inspired them to undertake dangerous rescue and relief […]
Join us on Saturday, September 17th at 2pm in the Wakelin Room to the library’s NAO robots in action at a reception and naming ceremony. You’ll have a chance to learn which pair of names were chosen from the more than 500 contest entries and discover a bit about what makes the robots such special […]
The Robots are coming . . . Robopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson They are in your house. They are in your car. They are in the skies. Now they’re coming for you. In the near future, at a moment no one will notice, all the dazzling technology that runs our world will unite and turn […]
Every gift matters. Every giver makes a difference. In recent years, between 15-20% of the Wellesley Free Library’s operating needs have been met through private gifts and grants. The WFL Foundation works closely with library leadership to identify ways to initiate innovation, deepen the impact of our programs and elevate the library experience for our […]
The Robots are coming . . . Robot Uprisings by Daniel H. Wilson & John Joseph Adams; (Editors) Humans beware. As the robotic revolution continues to creep into our lives, it brings with it an impending sense of doom. What horrifying scenarios might unfold if our technology were to go awry? From self-aware robotic toys […]
The Wellesley Free Library is now on Snapchat! Follow us by searching “wellesleylib.” We’ll be using the Snapchat platform to post live updates about our new NAO robots, library news and events, and anything fun happening at the library. Don’t have a Snapchat? Sign up for our Snapchat class on September 29th to learn how […]
“Это отличная книга!” “這是一個偉大的書!” “Bu harika bir kitap!” “What a great book!” Our robots love to read, but did you know they can speak 19 different languages? They make extensive use of our collection of foreign books to make sure they practice, practice, practice. Do you speak multiple languages? Learn to interact with our robots […]
The Robots are coming . . . Accelerando by Charles Stross Accelerando presents a startling vision of humanity’s inability to cope with rapid technological advancement. Expanding on his award-winning short story cycle from Asimov’s Science Fiction magazine, the Hugo Award-winning Stross introduces us to technologies leading edge. Struggling to survive and thrive in this […]
Bored of sitting inside in front of the fan? Add some adventure to your summer by visiting our film display in the Media Room! Stocked with new and classic action and adventure films, these movies are sure to transport you out of the heat and into your next big adventure. Whether you’re into car chases, […]
The robots have been hard at work learning dances, songs, even yoga routines! It’s nice to take a break and relax with a good book. Summer reading for this year has just ended – we hope all our young readers made it to our end of summer ice cream social last Friday! There are so […]
The Robots are coming . . . Genesis by Bernard Beckett Like The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, and Divergent this short novel is set in a dystopian society however, this post-apocalyptic world is packed with suspense and ideas. Anax thinks she knows history. Her grueling all-day Examination has just begun, and if she passes, […]
Stay cool this summer buy visiting our summer desserts display on the second floor. Take home a book about how to make no-churn ice cream, icy smoothies, or your own ice-cold soda. Perfect for the entire family, this collection of cookbooks is sure to help bring down the temperature and turn up the fun!
Our two new NAO robots are exploring all the favorite spots at the WFL and of course one of them is the fish tank! (Thank you Friends of the WFL.) They’ve also been on the lookout for good names – how about Nemo and Dory? If you’ve got an idea for robot names, please let us […]
The Robots are coming . . . Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick Philip K. Dick was probably the most brilliant science fiction writer in the world but, he died of a stroke at the age of 53. More than a dozen of his stories have been made into movies. His […]
It’s a hot one this year! Whether you’re looking for a suspenseful mystery or a steamy romance to get your mind off the heat, we’ve got you covered. Visit our second floor display to check out our hot picks for the summer. Grab a glass of iced tea, turn the fan on high, and settle […]
“Can we come in yet . . . ?” The WFL NAO robots are eager to come in to their new home! As we prepare the library to welcome them, we need your help: they need names! Until September 9 the WFL is holding a naming contest for our two robots. Entry submissions can be […]
The galaxy is attacked by massive, mysterious robots. Fear sweeps the nine planets and anti-robot fervor leads to the destruction of all robots. Any left lingering are hunted by mercenaries. Years later we meet one robot, a boy designed for human companionship, who wakes up innocent and ignorant of a devastated galaxy. Soon he is […]
The Robots are coming . . . I, ROBOT by Isaac Asimov In I, Robot, Asimov chronicles the development of the robot through a series of interlinked stories: from robots gone mad, to mind reading robots, robots with a sense of humor and even robot politicians. In this classic, Asimov introduces us to the three […]
The Wellesley Free Library is excited to announce the arrival of two NAO Robots. What, you ask, is an NAO robot? NAO’s are programmable humanoid robots used in STEM education, designed to teach computer coding. Their user-friendly demeanor encourages curiosity and a passion for figuring out “how,” “why,” and “what if.” These hi-tech ambassadors bring digital […]
Did you know the average flight from Logan to Honolulu can range from 10 to 22 hours?! Flying all that way can be daunting and too time-consuming. Luckily, we have everything you need to take a trip to Hawaii from the comforts of your own home! Check out our second floor display to watch a […]
Celebrate your sister – or best friend who might as well be – on August 7th! Our second floor display features some of the best novels and movies about sisters. Watch one of these movies together, or hold your own sister book group for some bonding time. “Back in time it seemed that having a […]
The Robots are coming . . . THE WINDUP GIRL by Paolo Bacigalupi Bacigalupi (The Water Knife) presents a grim but beautifully written tale of Bangkok struggling for survival in a post-oil era of rising sea levels and food economy. Capt. Jaidee Rojjanasukchai of the Thai Environment Ministry fights desperately to protect his beloved nation […]
Going on a road trip or visiting a new corner of the country? Check out a travel guide for the top haunts to make your vacation the best experience it can be! Need ideas for your next adventure? Travel books are a great way to explore your interests, see what’s out there, and plan your […]
The Robots are coming . . . WE THINK THEREFORE WE ARE edited by Peter Crowther Fifteen original stories about our fear of and fascination with artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence has captured the imaginations of writers, readers, and scientists alike. Now some of the most innovative thinkers in science fiction offer an intriguing variety of […]
July 20th Is Space Exploration Day! Want to go to the moon? Take a cruise around Saturn’s rings? Maybe reach the far edge of the universe? Visit our Space Exploration book display on the second floor, and you can! Featuring the best non-fiction books about the history of space travel and our fascination with the […]
The Robots are Coming . . . DAEMON by Daniel Suarez Computer technology expert Daniel Suarez blends haunting high-tech realism with gripping suspense in an authentic, complex thriller. DAEMON IS, a high-tech thriller for the wireless age that explores the unthinkable consequences of a computer program running without human control “a daemon”, designed to dismantle […]
Take Your Best Swing! July is National Golf Month and time to enjoy the popular American pastime! Gaining popularity in America via Great Britain in the late 1800s, golf reached its zenith in the U.S. in the Roaring Twenties, with over a thousand golf clubs existing in the country by the early 1930s. While the […]
Can’t travel this summer? Take a culinary journey around the world with colorful cookbooks from foreign cultures and nations. You don’t have to go far this summer to travel with your taste buds!
In order to prepare for our future Robot Overlords, during the next few weeks I will feature books with a Robot or Machine Intelligence theme. – Tyson THE MECHANICAL by Ian Tregillis MY NAME IS JAX. That is the name granted to me by my human masters. I AM A SLAVE. A Clakker, a mechanical […]
Take a look at our Media Room film display! So many good movies are based on equally great books. Check out the Media Room display this month to see some of our favorites! We’ll be featuring some of the best box office hits that were actually based on novels. Whether you simply don’t have time […]
Take your summer cookout to the next level! Humans have been cooking our food since shortly after the domestication of fire, around 500,000 years ago. But grilling as we know it stems from the 1940s when camping and hiking was popular. After WWII and the middle-class relocation to suburbia, backyard grilling took off! This summer, […]
Uprooted by Naomi Novik Naomi Novik’s Uprooted has won the Locus Award and Nebula Award for best novel. Uprooted is a wonderful story loosely based on a number of fairy tales from Eastern Europe. Naomi is of Polish and Russian descent, and the stories her family used to tell her as a child left an […]
The Wellesley Free Library now has jigsaw puzzles! Located in the Media Room, these 1000 piece puzzles are available to check out, and are sure to promise hours of fun. All puzzles are family friendly, so take one home today! Have a puzzle you’ve already completed? We are now accepting puzzle donations to add to […]
And Then All Hell Broke Loose: Two Decades in the Middle East by Richard Engel Over two decades Engel has been under fire, blown out of hotel beds, taken hostage. He has been through the Lebanese war, covered the whole shooting match in Iraq, interviewed Libyan rebels who toppled Gaddafi, reported from Syria as Al-Qaeda […]
New Young Adult Books The Only Thing Worse than Me is You by Lily Anderson Trixie Watson has two very important goals for senior year: to finally save enough to buy the set of Dr. Who figurines at the local comic books store, and to place third in her class and knock Ben West […]
True Crime Top 5 True Crime stories are filled with violence, deception, murder, and mystery, perfect for a summer read. The Top 5 True Crime stories in the last year based on library circulation are: #5 In Cold Blood by Truman Capote Powerful account of the brutal slaying of a Kansas family in 1959. #4. […]
Civil War, Illustrated Edition, by Stuart Moore After the U.S. government passes the Superhero Registration Act, legislation designed to keep superheroes in check, the superheroes of the world find themselves divided. The act requires any person in the United States who possesses superpowers to register with the government. Iron Man leads those who support […]
Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel A girl named Rose is riding her new bike near her home in Deadwood, South Dakota, when she falls through the earth. She wakes up at the bottom of a square hole, its walls glowing with intricate carvings. But the firemen who come to save her peer down upon […]
The Medusa Chronicles by Stephen Baxter, Alastair Reynolds A sequel to Sir Arthur C. Clarke’s Nebula Award-winning novella A Meeting with Medusa, this novel continues the thrilling adventure of astronaut Howard Falcon, humanity’s first explorer of Jupiter from two modern science fiction masters. Howard Falcon almost lost his life in an accident as the first […]
The Winter Fortress: The Epic Mission to Sabotage Hitler’s Atomic Bomb by Neal Bascomb From the internationally acclaimed, best-selling author of Hunting Eichmann and The Perfect Mile , an epic adventure and spy story about the greatest act of sabotage in all of World War II. It’s 1942 and the Nazis are racing to be […]
MacArthur at War: World War II in the Pacific by Walter R. Borneman In predawn darkness the black telephone rang loudly. The general’s wife lifted the receiver from its cradle on the nightstand in the Manila Hotel penthouse suite’s master bedroom and hesitantly answered it. Telephone calls in the middle of the night were rarely […]
Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution by Nathaniel Philbrick From the New York Times bestselling author of In The Heart of the Sea and Mayflower comes a surprising account of the middle years of the American Revolution, and the tragic relationship between George Washington and Benedict Arnold. In […]
MAPPING the HEAVENS: the Radical Scientific Ideas that Reveal the Cosmos by Priyamvada Natarajan This book provides a tour of the “greatest hits” of cosmological discoveries, the ideas that reshaped our universe over the past century.The cosmos, once understood as a stagnant place, filled with the ordinary, is now a universe that is expanding at […]
Game of Crowns: Elizabeth, Camilla, Kate, and the Throne by Christopher Andersen The #1 New York Times bestselling author of William and Kate and The Day Diana Died takes a compulsively readable look into the relationships and rivalries of Queen Elizabeth, Camilla Parker Bowles, and Kate Middleton. One has been famous longer than anyone on […]
The Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman Bird brains no longer new research is demonstrating that birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. In fact, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. Like humans, many birds have enormous brains relative to their size. Although small, bird brains are packed with neurons […]
1941: Fighting the Shadow War: A Divided America in a World at War by Marc Wortman In 1941: Fighting the Shadow War: A Divided America in a World at War , historian Marc Wortman thrillingly explores the interesting history of America’s clandestine involvement in World War II before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Prior to […]
Jungle of Stone: The Extraordinary Journey of John L. Stephens and Frederick Catherwood by William Carlsen In 1839 rumors of extraordinary yet baffling stone ruins buried within the unmapped jungles of Central America reached two of the world’s most intrepid travelers. Seized by the reports, American diplomat John Lloyd Stephens and British artist Frederick Catherwood, […]
13.8: The Quest to Find the True Age of the Universe and the Theory of Everything by John Gribbin The twentieth century gave us two great theories of physics. The general theory of relativity describes the behavior of very large things, and quantum theory the behavior of very small things. In this landmark book, John […]
Fluke: The Math and Myth of Coincidence by Joseph Mazur What is the true nature of chance? This is the question Joseph Mazur examines in his new book. What are the chances? is often the question we ask ourselves when we encounter the strangest and most seemingly impossible coincidences But, when we look at coincidences […]
The Medici: Power, Money, and Ambition in the Italian Renaissance by Paul Strathern This book is not a boring list of names and dates but instead a dazzling history of the modest family that rose to become one of the most powerful in Europe, The Medici is a remarkably modern story of power, money, and […]
The Secret War: spies, ciphers, and guerrillas, 1939-1945 by Max Hastings Examining the espionage and intelligence stories of World War II, on a global basis, bringing together the British, American, German, Russian and Japanese histories. Spies, codes and guerrillas played critical roles in the Second World War, exploited by every nation in the struggle to […]
Many Oscar winning movies are based on critically acclaimed books with similar or unique titles. Come in and browse our collection. The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge by Michael Punke. The film is based on Punke’s 2002 book set in 1823 and based on the story of the real-life trapper and frontiersman Hugh Glass. The […]
Pale Horse: Hunting Terrorists and Commanding Heroes with the 101st Airborne Division by Jimmy Blackmon Pale Horse is the remarkable never-before-told true story of an army aviation task force during combat in the Afghan War, told by the commanding officer who was there. Set in the very valleys where the attacks of 9/11 were conceived, […]
The Cosmic Web: Mysterious Architecture of the Universe by J. Richard Gott III J. Richard Gott, professor of astrophysics at Princeton University, looks at the large overall structure of the Universe. He was among the first cosmologists to propose that the structure of our universe is like a sponge made up of clusters of galaxies […]
The Boiling River: Adventure and Discovery in the Amazon by Andrés Ruzo In this exciting adventure mixed with amazing scientific study, a young, exuberant explorer and geoscientist journeys deep into the Amazon, where rivers boil and legends come to life. When Andrés Ruzo was just a small boy in Peru, his grandfather told him the […]
The Ghost Warriors: Inside Israel’s Undercover War Against Suicide Terrorism by Samuel M. Katz The story of how Israel fought back with an elite force of undercover operatives. The untold story of the Ya’mas, Israel’s special forces undercover team that infiltrated Palestinian terrorist strongholds during the Second Intifada. It was the deadliest terror campaign ever […]
This is a continuation of an earlier post Great History Books of 2015 (Part 1). Went the Day Well?: Witnessing Waterloo by David Crane Went the Day Well? offers a highly original view of Waterloo, grand in scope but meticulous in detail. What was Britain doing on that Sunday, from the mad king downward? […]
These books look at the important historical figures, and events, and ordinary people that made the world what it is today. It was not inevitable that history would turn out the way it did. S.P.Q.R. A History of Ancient Rome by Mary Beard Illustrating how a classical democracy yielded to a self-confident and self-critical empire, […]
Get Ready to Tee off in the teenspace, bogey in the biographies and eagle in the easy readers! It’s a “Hole Lot of Fun” as the Wellesley Free Library is magically transformed into an 18 hole miniature golf course. Come and play a round on Saturday, January 30th from 5-8pm and Sunday, January 31st from […]
Learn about our world with these books for the general reader. Rain: A Natural and Cultural History by Cynthia Barnett Cynthia Barnett’s Rain begins four billion years ago with the torrents that filled the oceans, and builds to the storms of climate change. It weaves together science, the true shape of a raindrop, with the […]